Tour Detail
Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter back to Lukla is the popular package for Nepal. Trekking to the base of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, and flying back to Lukla offers a new level of experience for travel enthusiasts. Hundreds of beautiful snow-capped mountains, natural beauties, lush green alpine forests, majestic glacial lakes, rivers and picturesque Sherpa villages, thrilling trails, and exotic flora and fauna. The Everest Base Camp trek is a lifetime adventure for the travel lover and adventure seeker.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Kathmandu City
Accommodation:Apsara Boutique Hotel
Altitude:1,350 m
We will welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival day. Our airport representative will take you to the hotel and assist you in check-in. As your arrival time may fluctuate, we have not planned anything on this day. The remaining day is free to explore around the streets of Thamel and get used to the surroundings. In the evening, we will have a welcome dinner where you can meet with the rest of the team members.
Day 2:
Kathmandu City Excursion & Trek Prepration
Accommodation:Apsara Boutique Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
Altitude:1,350 m
Today’s sightseeing tour in Kathmandu will give you a good insight into Nepali art and architecture. You will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath. All of these monuments hold great importance in the history of Nepal. Later in the evening, you will meet with the trek guide and have a quick briefing session about the trek.
Day 3:
Fly to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding Village
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner
Altitude:2,840 m
After early morning breakfast, you will take a short 30 minutes flight to the starting point of the trek, Lukla. The flight offers stunning aerial views of the Himalayan mountains. Upon landing at the Lukla airport, meet with the porters and begin descending towards Phakding village. It will be a three hours trek today. The trail goes along the Dudh Koshi River and lush forests. From Phakding, you will continue trekking towards Monjo, the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park.
Day 4:
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Altitude:3,440 m
We will register our permits and begin trekking towards the Namche Bazar. Crossing the Hillary bridge, you will enter the national park. The trial offers frequent glimpses of Mt. Everest. Along the way, you pass by many small villages and waterfalls. The route to Namche Bazar steeply ascends through dense forests, crossing many suspension bridges and streams.
Day 5:
Acclimatization Day
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:3,880 m
Altitude:Everest View Hotel 3,962 mToday is our first rest day to acclimatize our body with the elevation. We will spend the day exploring the village and going on a half-day hike to The Everest View Hotel that offers breathtaking views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, etc. Likewise, we can also hike to Khumjung village, where you can visit the oldest monastery of the Khumbu region. Later, spend the evening mingling with Sherpas.
Day 6:
Trek to Tengboche Monastry
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:3,875 m
The trail from Namche Bazar ascends through beautiful rhododendron forests and picturesque mountain villages. You can see a range of mountain views along the way. The view of Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Thamserku gets impressive as you approach Tengboche. The trail passes the Imja Khola and takes you to the last destination for the day.
Here, you will get to visit the largest monastery of the Khumbu region, the Tengboche monastery. In the evening, you will join puja.
Day 7:
Trek to Dingboche Village
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:4,410 m
If you can wake up early, then do catch the sunrise over Ama Dablam before moving towards Dingboche. Trust us, it will be one of the best sunrises you will see in your life. The trail from Tengboche crosses Imja Khola and passes by the hamlet of Pangboche. You can see many colorful prayer flags, mani walls, chortens, and prayer wheels along the way. The trail goes through Orsho, and you will reach Dingboche village.
Day 8:
Acclimatization Day
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:5,080 m
Today is a crucial acclimatization day to adjust your body with the altitude and let you rest before pushing further towards Everest Base Camp. You will explore the village and hike to the near viewpoint to witness breath-taking panoramas of Mt. Kantega, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and many other mountains
Day 9:
Trek to Lobuche Village
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:4,910 m
The air from here onwards begins to thin as you gain altitude. Likewise, the landscape becomes more bare and desolate. The route gradually climbs towards Lobuche, a fine village located at the foot of Lobuche peak.
Day 10:
Trek to Gorakshep & Hike to Everest Base Camp
Accommodation:Standard Teahouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:5,364 m
It is a big day. The trail finally takes you to the EBC. Leaving Lobuche behind, you will ascend and reach Gorak Shep. Making your way through the Khumbu Glacier, you will walk on boulders, loose rocks, and small craters.
Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, you will feel a great sense of achievement and see mountaineers getting ready to push towards the top of Mt. Everest. You will not see the top of Everest from its base camp because other giant mountains cover it. Spend some time here and descend to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
Day 11:
Hike to Kalapatthar Viewpoint & Fly back to Lukla via Helicopter
Accommodation:Standard Lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude:5,545 m
fly back to lukla
Day 12:
Fly back to Kathmandu
Accommodation:Apsara Boutique Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
Altitude:1,350 m
Another scenic flight from Lukla will take you back to Kathmandu. The flight will be short. You will have an entire day in Kathmandu to explore tourist sites, shop, and relax. Farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 13:
Final Departure
Meals:Breakfast
The last day in Kathmandu. Our airport representative will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport We will See you next Time once didn’t finish to explore
The given itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter back from Gorakshep to Lukla is the standard one. If you are not satisfied with the given itinerary, you can customize it in your own way.
Cost Details
Includes
Airport pick up and drop.
3 Night Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu in BB plan.
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with a private guide and private vehicles.
Welcome and Farewell dinner
Full board meals during the trekking ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) from the menu of the teahouse.
Best available teahouse accommodation during the trek on a twin-sharing basis.
Seasonal fruits as the desert during the dinner.
Highly experienced English-speaking friendly, helpful guide and porters (one porter for two trekkers), including all their salary, food, accommodation, transportation, equipment, and accidental insurance.
Round trip flight tickets, including airport departure taxes ( KTM-LUK-KTM)
Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla airport.
Down jacket, Sleeping bag, duffel bag, trekking map (Note: Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag, and Duffel Bag need to be returned after the completion of the trip)
Mystic Adventure Holidays’ T-shirt, trip completion certificate, trekking map, and a cup as a souvenir from the company.
First aid medical kit (carried by your leader)
Sagarmatha National Park’s fee and Rural Municipality entry permit
All government taxes and service charges
Excludes
Nepalese entry visa fee.
International Flights Tickets.
Excess baggage charge(s) for Lukla airport.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Extra – Everest Base Camp trek Luxury Lodge
Travel and rescue insurance ( Mandatory)
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Compulsory to Tips For Guide and supporting staff (Min. 10% of Paying amount)
All the expenses i.e. not mentioned in the includes section
